Shelia Thorne for Kemah City Council
Biography
My name is Shelia Thorne and I am a Marine Corps Gulf War Veteran. I served my Country and continue to serve my local community through volunteering. I want to bring that dedication to serve the Citizens and Businesses of Kemah.
In and around the Area
Speaker and Demonstrations at various Galveston /Harris County (Rotary, YMCA, Library and Garden Clubs) Community Groups
My older daughter is a past graduate of Clear Falls High School in CCISD.
My Experience
United States Marine Corps –Veteran Persian Gulf War -Combat Operations
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Temple University
Master of Business Administration(MBA) with a concentration in Finance from Widener University.
Leadership Institute For Nonprofit Executives (LINE) Certification Rice University
My Achievements
Proud Mother of two Adult Children
Mom to two Adult Daughters
Navy Achievement Medal (USMC)
For Service in Combat Operations- Support of USMC, Marine Aircraft Operations Kuwait & Saudi Arabia
Founder Gardenkids of Kemah Inc.
A 501C3 Nonprofit Corporation
Teaching Familes that their food starts in the soil before it reaches the Supermarket: Protect, Plant & Play